Shuttles & other services

The following bus services are not covered by Auckland Transport. For information about these bus services, please contact the service provider directly.

Health bus (Manukau superclinic)

The Manukau Superclinic operates a free bus service for those patients who are unable to access either their own transport or public transport. The Health Bus will collect patients for their appointments from the stop closest to where the patient lives. After the appointment the Health Bus will deliver the patient back to the closest bus stop. Each patient can bring one caregiver, relative or friend with them on the bus. In the case of a child, both parents may wish to come to the Superclinic with their child.

The first bus for the morning leaves Otara at 7.30am, then 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am. In the afternoon, the first bus leaves Otara at 12.30pm, then 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm.

Please note: Patients must bring their letter from the Manukau Superclinic with them to get onto the Health Bus.

St John Health Shuttle

This service is currently only available within the Waitakere area.

The Health Shuttle, operated by St John provides a safe, reliable transport option to and from appointments with doctors, treatment at clinics, visits to specialists, and transport to and from minor day surgery. Drivers are trained in first aid. The vehicle is designed to carry patients seated or in a wheelchair. The service operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. Bookings are essential.

To ensure that a vehicle is available, 24 hours notice of the appointment time is required. Bookings can be made by calling 0800 000 606.